vmax Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 The football gods are smiling on him. A "Roll Tide" call roared from the Ravens locker room in the Super Bowl XLVII celebration.It was led by rookie linebacker Courtney Upshaw, who's accustomed to winning the hardware by now.Upshaw won two national titles in college at Alabama. Now he's won a Super Bowl in his rookie season in the NFL. Upshaw has the golden touch."That's all I do is win national championships," Upshaw said with a wide smile. "Super Bowls now."Upshaw had a strong rookie season for Baltimore, starting nine games and making 60 tackles. The Ravens' top draft pick (second round) last year, became a strong edge run defender that packed some punch with big hits.Upshaw showed that off in the Super Bowl when he hit running back LaMichael James in the second quarter.Upshaw originally missed tackling James, but then hustled back to be part of the play. As James was trying to fight for extra yadage, Upshaw came in to lay a hit and punched the ball out the running back's hands.Defensive end Arthur Jones recovered the fumble, flipping the momentum as the 49ers threatened to take a lead. Baltimore scored a touchdown on the resulting drive, grabbing a 14-3 lead. The fumble was a definite turning point."I just tried to get back and make a play," Upshaw said. "I had an opportunity to poke the ball out and it came out. I was trying to get a big hit and pop the ball out."http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Courtney-Upshaw-Has-The-Golden-Touch/26a1a652-60ac-4fe0-8083-b46e9c29ba3d The Ravens will be counting on Courtney to take it to the next level this year. How about a shout out for Arthur Jones who quietly had a solid post season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutsideRzAcE Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 If Courtney learns to rush the passer like Suggs did he'll be quite a force. He definitely has the foundation to be another great Ravens defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 He might have to transition into more than JJ. If Suggs doesn't return to old form Upshaw has to take the PR role and Suggs is JJ. I think Upshaw has it in him. I think he is very talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 If Kruger can become a force, then Upshaw can too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Upshaw will become a force far faster than Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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